AI vs dentist: which gives better Tooth-Brushing tips for prediabetes?
NCT ID NCT06980701
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study compares personalized oral hygiene advice from an AI app versus a human dentist in 148 adults with prediabetes and gum disease. The goal is to see if AI can improve gum health and blood sugar levels as effectively as a dentist. Participants will be followed for 9 months to measure changes in gum inflammation, oral hygiene, and blood sugar markers.
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Prince Philip Dental Hospital
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Sai Ying Pun, 999077, Hong Kong
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What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized oral hygiene advice (AI or dentist-provided)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI can effectively guide oral hygiene to improve gum health and blood sugar control in people with prediabetes, offering a scalable, low-cost alternative to dentist visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (148 participants) comparing AI advice to standard dentist advice. The AI only analyzes front teeth photos, so results may not apply to the whole mouth. The study is not designed to prove long-term diabetes prevention.
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